Integrative Pediatrics in the News....
Probiotics May Be New Weapon to Fight Off Flu
Detroit News - Jul. 31
This article refers to a paper that was published in the July issue of Pediatrics ("Probiotic Effects on Cold and Influenza-Like Symptom Incidence and Duration in Children")
AAP Clinical Report and Patient Brochure on CAM for Kids
The December issue of Pediatrics features the AAP clinical report, The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, by the Section on Complementary and Integrative Medicine and former Task Force on Complementary and Alternative Medicine. This report offers outlines common types of CAM therapies; review medicolegal, ethical, and research implications; provides resources for learning more about CAM; and suggests communication strategies to use when discussing CAM with patients and families.
The patient education brochure is available at the AAP Bookstore.
Related articles:
Complementary and alternative medicine 101 . Thirty percent of healthy children and more than half of kids with chronic conditions use CAM. Are you up-to-date?
According to a New Government Survey, 38 Percent of Adults and 12 Percent of Children Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine (click here)
CAM for Colds & Flu
The Complementary and Alternative Research and Education Program of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, is collaborating with the journal, Pediatrics in Review, and SOCIM to publish information for pediatricians on the safety and effectiveness of commonly-used CAM therapies and natural health products. This series consists of brief summaries outlining the most recent evidence available on each therapy as it relates specifically to children. The current issue features the common cold.
For further information
on the AAP SOCIM or for questions or concerns, please e-mail
socim@aap.org or
call 847/434-7920. |
